Advanced Quality Engineer

Description

Montana Precision Products – Where Precision Meets Innovation!

Montana Precision Products (MPP) is at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, specializing in producing complex and high-precision components for the aerospace and industrial sectors. At MPP, you'll be part of a team that uses state-of-the-art technology to create components that power some of the most recognizable aircraft in the world, including the Boeing 737 MAX, the Airbus A320neo, and other commercial aircraft.

Job Summary:

Lead MPP’s Cross-functional Defect Prevention planning and execution utilizing zero defect tools within the Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) framework as outlined in AS 9100, AS9145 and AS13100 flowed through customer requirements, i.e. GE S100. Additionally, this position will lead the functional development and administration of all standard work, processes and procedures within the department, working closely with supported business areas to achieve full integration and alignment to MPP’s annual objectives. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and sustainment of a cross-functional zero-defect leadership culture
• Act as the company’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the primary defect prevention toolkit; to include, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Process Capability, Error Proofing and Statistical Process Control
• Lead the development and full integration of an APQP framework into MPP’s Quality Management System and governing processes.
• Development and sustainment of Standard Work for all Quality processes
• Develop and oversee training and implementation of the Quality Department’s approach and execution for 8D problem solving

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) to assure continued compliance to customer requirements and registration to AS9100 Aerospace Quality System standards
• Assist in the management of compliance and registration status for NADCAP special processes
• Support both internal and external audits
• Review and approve manufacturing planning and planning changes, especially for New Product Introductions (NPIs)
• Participate in all Quality activities, with a focus on quality objectives, product conformity, including FAIs & characteristic accountability
• Use effective Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) strategies as they apply to CPARs, Escapes, MRB, etc.
• Provide shop floor technical support and act as the technical resource for drawing interpretation questions to manufacturing
• Assist with all customer support activities, including: notification of quality escapes, investigation of customer returns, responding to customer CARs, and submitting NC/MRBs to the customer for approval 

Why you want to work here:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and a Health Reimbursement Account
• Career Growth and Promotional Paths
• Generous Paid Time Off That Starts Accruing Day 1
• 401(k) with Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Annual Performance Based Incentives
• Cross Training Raises of 3% and 6% Depending on Number of Areas Certified in
• Overtime Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety First Culture

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or 5 years’ experience in quality and manufacturing roles
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) 
• Proficiency in MS Office including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to excel in all customer service areas
• Lean / Six Sigma and Statistical Analysis Experience

 Work Environment:

• Primarily Shared office environment.
• May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke (Not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels).
• Safety training and equipment are provided by MPP in accordance with applicable law, industry standards and company policy.

Employment Eligibility: 

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. Montana Precision Products will require proof of status prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  

Montana Precision Products is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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